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Google Clock 9.0 Introduces Live Updates for Timers and Stopwatches on Pixel Devices
Key points
- Google Clock 9.0 adds Live Updates for timers and stopwatches.
- Live Updates are available on Pixel devices with Android 16+.
- Notifications appear as pill-shaped containers with real-time counts.
- Users can revert to the previous notification style via app settings.
New Live Updates Feature
Google Clock version 9.0 introduces Live Updates for its timer and stopwatch functions. This update changes the visual presentation of these notifications on compatible Pixel devices, offering a more integrated and real-time display.
Visual and Functional Changes
Live Updates appear as pill-shaped containers in the status bar, featuring a solid background and a real-time count next to the timer or stopwatch icon. Tapping the pill displays a larger notification overlay for five seconds, with bigger Pause/Lap and Pause/Add 1 min buttons. These updates consistently appear as the first item in the notification shade, on the lockscreen, and on the always-on display.
Availability and User Control
The Google Clock 9.0 update rolled out widely in late July, but the Live Updates for stopwatch and timer are part of a separate server-side rollout, now broadly available on Pixel devices. Users who prefer the previous notification style can disable Live Updates through the app's notification settings.
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Reporting from
Google Clock version 9.0 now includes Live Updates for timers and stopwatches on Pixel devices running Android 16+. This feature changes how notifications appear in the status bar, lockscreen, and always-on display, providing real-time counts and larger controls.